Psychological Testing and Assessment - Van der Molen - Custom Edition, Leiden University

Which theories about individual intelligence and performance tests are there? - Chapter 5

Topic 5A Theories of intelligence and factor analysis

Definitions of intelligence

Intelligence is one of the most researched topics in psychology.

Operational definitions define a concept in terms of the way the test is used. This way of defining is not useful for intelligence. Intelligence tests have been developed for measuring intelligence and not for defining it. In addition, operational definitions block the further development of the understanding of the nature of intelligence. A second problem is that the operational definition does not allow innovation. The old tests serve as a validity criterion for new tests. There must be a correlation between the old and new tests and in newly developed, innovative tests this correlation may weaken. According to the operational definition, they

How does neuropsychological assessment and screening work? - Chapter 10

Topic 10A Neurobiological Concepts and Behavior Assessment

The Human Brain

The brain is the best protected organ in the body. It is first protected by the skull. Then through meninges, three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. In the brain, the ventricles are filled with cerebrospinal fluid. This is a liquid that is constantly produced and refreshed and serves as protection for the brain. The brain literally floats up here and is protected against blows and dehydration. The ventricles are four hollow, connected chambers in the middle of the brain. It may be that the aqueduct leaving the 3^rd or 4^th ventricle becomes too small. This can be a problem from birth or develop throughout adulthood. This condition is known as hydrocephalus or water head. The pressure

Practice questions

Chapter 1

1. What is the aim of criterion-referenced tests?

1. The test person's score is compared with a relevant standardized sample.

2. The score of the test subject is compared to clearly defined criteria

3. The score of the test subject is compared with an earlier score of the same test subject on a comparable test.

4. None of the above

2. Standards are intended to...:

1. Be able to predict deviations.

2. Determine the validity of a test.

3. Compare the scores of participants.

4. Determine the reliability of a test.

3. What is meant by